Creator Conflux: Streaming Tips & Tricks

This page is part of the Creator Conflux, a series of guides for content creators of Dauntless material. This section of the Creator Conflux focuses on streaming-specific content.

Summary
This page contains useful tips and recommendations to make streaming Dauntless easier and more efficient.

Streaming Tips & Tricks

 * Give your PC a fresh reset.
 * Make sure your GPU drivers are updated.
 * Make sure your webcam is still straight and your microphone is on. Confirm webcam and microphone settings have not reset themselves.
 * Mute your mobile phone, or any other sound emitting device externally you don’t want interrupting you.
 * Check your PC for any sound-enabled software and mute ones you do not want emitting sound during a stream.
 * Make sure Dauntless is patched and working correctly.
 * Read the latest Dauntless Patch Notes for any changes.
 * Check Dauntless and your ISP maintenance times if there are any.
 * Confirm your upload bitrate, ingest server and resolution. Run a SpeedTest just in case there’s internet issues.
 * Make sure your audio is leveled correctly before you go live. The best way to do this is to do a test local record and play it back.
 * Test your stream alerts to make sure they are working correctly, if you’re using them.
 * Double-check your sources in your stream software to make sure they are locked, if they are lockable.
 * If you’re streaming for a while, don’t forget to stretch and have snacks/water prepared.
 * Make sure VODs are enabled, if you’re wanting to record a VOD.
 * Make sure Local Recording is on, if you want a copy of the broadcast on your computer afterwards.
 * Don’t forget to notify your community before you go live!
 * Make sure you’re registered as a streamer in the Unofficial Discord so when your stream goes live the bot there notifies the greater community that you’re ready to slay!
 * Be sure to tell your family and friends about your stream. Even if only a few of them watch, it really helps with discoverability when you’re just starting out.
 * Make friends with other Dauntless streamers - Growing a community is easier when everyone works and quests together!
 * Make it easy for your community to engage with you, give them opportunities to play with you on streams. Viewers are more likely to engage in a stronger way if they are more deeply involved.